I was in charge of playgroup again and this time we toured our local grocery store. It sounds kinda lame, but it actually turned out to be one of the funnest playgroups we've had! The store manager prepared each of the department manager's before our arrival, so each department had something special to give the kids after they taught the kids what they do.
First we visited the floral shop, and the kids got to take home a tulip bulb to plant in the spring, then they got to see how they decorate the cakes, then we visited the deli and tasted some cheese.
At the produce section, we tasted fresh pineapple. Then, we got to see the huge freezers in the back of the store where they keep all the milk and ice cream. The kids got a huge kick out of that (the mom's couldn't believe how big the freezer's were!).
Then to top off the tour, they let the kids ring up their own groceries by putting them on the belt, then punching keys on the cash register, then they scanned their item, then they got to bag it! That was Hallie's favorite part. She thought that was so cool to actually touch the keys and scan the items. It was a great tour, I was so impressed with the store for doing that for us!!!
2 comments:
That sounds like a great play group idea! :) When do you guys move into your new house? I bet you are super busy getting everything ready be packed up.
i'd like to say that i had some part in encouraging your exploration of community, but even this is above my ideas. the student has become the teacher... i'm totally impressed!
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